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Y991 PVV

2001 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,187 mi
Last recorded82,187 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Maestro59,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 PVV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 59,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,836 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in nearside rear door aperture (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

although first registered 2001 car is of much older model as such does not have catalyst.

both rear tyres deteriorating

corrosion starting on both rear wheel arches

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in nearside rear door aperture (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres deteriorating

corrosion starting on both rear wheel arches

fuel cap seal deteriorating

no catalyst fitted car is carburated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door aperture (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

both headlamp beams cloudy

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perishing

nsr tyre deteriorating

vehicle tested to 3.5% CO and 1200ppm HC as registered long after build date

Fail 2 Apr 2015 56,729 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perishing

nsr tyre deteriorating

vehicle tested to 3.5% CO and 1200ppm HC as registered long after build date

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear coil spring slightly weakend

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear coil spring slightly weakend

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,554 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,076 miles

nsf cv boot weaping

osf steering rack boot perishing

slight blow from center exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,728 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2009 31,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,555 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,056 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?

Based on 31,503 MOT tests across 6,914 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,348
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,685
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,770
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,434
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,378
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Y991 PVV is a 2001 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 59,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y991 PVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y991 PVV registered?

Y991 PVV is a 2001 Rover Maestro, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y991 PVV safe to buy?

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